“I think it’s Trump’s attempt to wrestle the presidency away from the people.”
Franklin Street sits at the northern edge of campus and it is the most famous stretch of pavement in Chapel Hill. Many of the businesses on Franklin Street cater to students.
Students often rush Franklin Street after a win against Duke in basketball. Chapel Hill’s Homegrown Halloween event, which at its peak attracted nearly 32,000 college students from across the state, is held on Franklin Street.
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The Hemp Store will soon open on Franklin Street after its success in downtown Raleigh.
The Town's preparations are in full swing with Halloween-themed planetarium shows, food trucks and safety strategies for Franklin Street.
Crook's Corner, a staple in Chapel Hill, is expecting little change with a new owner and a new chef coming in. The future promises to attract a younger demographic while also maintaing Crook's Corner's traditions and older customers.
The Chapel Hill Town Council is asking for the public's opinion on the future of 140 West plaza and the sculpture that's been there since 2013.
26 people have been arrested since Silent Sam was toppled on Aug. 20.
B.GOOD is the latest restaurant to call Chapel Hill home. The joint boasts fast and healthy meals that create an atmosphere that feels like home. Many students have frequented the restaurant since it recently opened and enjoy its kale smoothies, milkshakes and other healthy eats.
UNC is beating North Carolina State University in a nationwide competition run by Alana’s Foundation to vaccinate the most people by Dec. 7.
The Town of Chapel Hill is preparing for the reconstruction of Hillborough Street and has started taking bids.
A new ice cream place has rolled into Chapel Hill.
The Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film is coming to Franklin Street to screen films that celebrate diversity. If you're a film buff, or even if you just want to see something off the big motion picture screens, check out the list of movies being shown.
As Hurricane Florence closes in on the Triangle, Chapel Hill businesses decide on whether or not to make student employees work.
Chapel Hill police responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired near Country Fried Duck on Sunday.
Let your inner nerd out. Nerd Nite, a sort of quirky lecture series, is coming to Chapel Hill. And if fresh fun facts and fascinating speakers aren't enticing enough, then maybe promise of hoop-dancing tips is.
Chapel Hill locals prefer local businesses, but it's not easy to start one.
These eight co-chairs join a growing list of faculty, Chapel Hill businesses and local organizations that have publicly opposed reinstating Silent Sam in McCorkle Place.
“Last night we had 12 percent less business,” said Chris Carini, the owner of Linda’s Bar and Grill. “On the previous demonstration, the 25th, compared to the 18th (of August), we had 26 percent less. Just to give some perspective, that’s terrible. No business should be losing that much of a percentage.”
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